Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker

Stories tell of a legendary soldier who, with Metal Gear in his command, had once waged war against the world. His name was Naked Snake, a.k.a. Big Boss. Now, in response to a world hungry for answers, the truth behind this legend will finally be told.

The era is the 1970s. Big Boss has stations his "Soldiers without Borders" in Columbia, South America, where he was approached by a visitor from Costa Rica, "a Nation without a Military.) In the wake of the Cuban Missile Crisis, as Latin America became a key to maintaining the power balance between East and West, Costa Rica has miraculously managed to maintain its peace and neutrality. However, in various regions of the country, a mysterious armed force seemed to be engaging in suspicious activities. Now, to preserve peace in this nation without a military, the "Soldiers without Borders" move into action. In time, they would come to be known as the founders of "Outer Heaven"...

Developed by legendary Hideo Kojima -- the mastermind behind the most successful video game tactical-espionage series of all time -- this game lets players take control of the famed Naked Snake at a critical junction in modern history. Advanced co-operative techniques allows multiple players to sneak into the fray and accomplish the mission together.

Latest Articles for Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker

At the Metal Gear Solid Peace Walker completion ceremony in Tokyo yesterday, game designer Hideo Kojima revealed Snake won't just be battling super soldiers and robots in his new adventure. In a "Land of the Lost"-like mash-up with action game Monster Hunter, the Metal Gear hero will face off with any number of scaly beasts. Read More »

Konami recently confirmed May 25th as the launch date for Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker on the PSP, and today it's giving interested gamers a demo of the game. Available through the PlayStation Store and Konami.com, the demo features four mission types, including content that was previously only accessible at the Tokyo Game Show. Metal Gear Solid Peace Walker: Demo-Ops is available today. Read More »

Quick, what's the best-reviewed portable stealth-action franchise on the PSP?

If you said Metal Gear Solid: Portable Ops, think again. It's actually Sony's own Syphon Filter series. Sure, score aggregation's an endlessly imprecise science, but by any measure, little-known Sony Bend has shown that -- at least on this platform -- it can match Kojima Productions in the minds of the critics. And with good reason: Up until now, Syphon Filter's been the superior series on the PSP -- though hardly anyone seems to notice, given the far bigger Metal Gear name. Read More »

We didn't see this one coming -- IGN Games is currently offering PSP gamers the chance to download, install and play the brand new Tokyo Game Show 2009 playable demo for Konami's Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker.

Yes, folks, you read that right. Simply head over to the IGN's PSP channel, hit the article and follow the instructions. And no, there's absolutely no strings attached. Read More »

A co-op gameplay trailer that is around nine minutes long was released by Konami from its new game Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker at gamescom. Kojima rarely disappoints at trade shows, and this new movie is no exception. Check out the full thing inside. Read More »

Features

A true continuation of the ever-evolving franchise that stood the test of time and started the stealth action genre, Peace Walker is the first title on the PSP system in which mastermind Hideo Kojima has fully taken up the reigns to direct, write, and design the game himself.

Extensive Content for Massive Replay Value!: Arguably one of the deepest PSP games to be released as Kojima Productions pushes the boundaries of the platform to new levels while blending various game styles together in ways that will captivate and engross both veterans and newcomers to Metal Gear.

Proven Gameplay, Story, and More: Fans of the series will enjoy the exhilaration of familiar stealth elements of previous MGS titles and will also be enticed by the new gameplay features making their debut in Peace Walker. Those expecting a typical stealth game will be blown away by the Peace Walker experience. This game is a blend of action RPG elements, RTS elements for a PSP experience like none other. Staying true to Metal Gear form, the entire game experience is woven together by a gripping story which unfolds through the artwork of Yoji Shinkawa and acclaimed comic book artist, Ashley Wood.

Multiplayer Supported: Peace Walker provides up to 4-player CO-OPS (COperative-OPerationS) gameplay, which is a revolutionary first for the series that introduces the all-new CO-OP Ring and Snake Formation. The CO-OP Ring allows gamers to interact and build their camaraderie through the sharing of items, equipment, and LIFE gauges during the heat of battle, while the “Snake Formation” lets one player take the lead so the others can focus on defense.